while no one has been able to prove definetivly that there is one cause to the decline of shellfish, it is important theat we look at all the possible causes as we take action. It should not be lost thst this is not a native spieces and as such, there is probably a reason that it was not there to begin with.

Climate change and ocean acidification combine to dictate conversion to solar power and multiplying efforts at human population control.

The alkalinity of a hatchery can easily be adjusted with slaked lime metered into the intake water but not much to do at a local level for the ocean or a bay. What a shame that we have probably destroyed yet another bounty that nature gives us for free in our race for ever growing economies.

Indicator species all over the planet from oysters to chemically sensitive humans point to huge problems with every natural system upon which life depends. These types of stories and a call for action are more important than endless debates about political systems.

This particular change apparently isn't as well studied as hundreds of other effects of a similar nature. But the fact that we have had a major impact (all negative) on the oceans is irrefutable. You can argue with science but you can also make a fool of yourself. It is much easier to destabilize the planetary systems than anyone has imagined.